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| Issued | Address | Type / scope | Units | Contractor | Com. | Zip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3423 JASPER ST | Alterations- Approved plumbing work associated with an (Addition or Alteration) per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. | — | KEN CHAN | 19134 | |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 222 W HAINES ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replacing 40 gallon gas water heater |
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| 1 800 HEATERS INC |
| 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2525 SWAIN ST | ExcavationSite / Utility Permit for RP-2026-009024 | 1 | Main Line Waterproofing | 19130 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1627 STRAHLE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace storm and sanitary curb traps, fai | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19152 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 811 MERCER ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing. REPLACE CT & FAI. | — | John William Snyder | 19125 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5458 MORSE ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2244 MARGARET ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE ERECTION OF A REAR ADDITION ABOVE EXISTING ATTACHED STRUCTURE. | — | JOHN CHRISTINZIO | 19137 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2130 PINE ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4 water service from main to meter, main is in sidewalk | — | ROBERT GOODMAN INC | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 4936 N 7TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 131 W SEYMOUR ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace curb trap & main drain thru pipe bursting | — | Arrow Plumbing, Heating, & Air Conditioning, LLC. | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1426 N EDGEWOOD ST | Make Safe Permit For RP**MAKE SAFE PERMIT** FOR REPAIRS TO REAR WALLS AND ROOFS DAMAGED BY A FALLEN TREE TO COMPLY WITH VIOLATION # CF-2026-087541. NOT TO EXCEED SCOPE OF WORK NOTED IN ENGINEER'S REPORT AND SHOWN ON APPROVED PLANS. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE # CF-2026-087541. IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO T | — | DANIELLE CARSON-VARNS | 19151 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 612 LINDLEY AVE | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace house trap and fresh air inlet. | — | ROTO-ROOTER SERVICE CO. INC. | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6335 FARNSWORTH ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing REPLACE CURB TRAP & FAI | — | BEST CHOICE PLUMBING INC.. | 19149 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5716 DREXEL RD | Addition and/or AlterationsEZ PERMIT DUCTWORK & WARM-AIR APPLIANCES - For the installation of New Ductwork, Registers/Grilles/Diffusers, and Warm-Air Appliances as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards require submission of construction and site plans. Install 3 ton ductless mini split system with 18k, 9k and 6k units | — | LB'S SERVICES, LLC | 19131 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2069 E ALLEGHENY AVE | EZ Wall Covering ReplacementEZ EXTERIOR WALL COVERINGS - For the Applications of Exterior Wall Coverings as per attached standards. Deviations from these standards shall result in permit revocation and require submission of construction and site plans. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 shall be in place prior to start of work. | — | — | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 5702 N 6TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19120 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2030 RIDGE AVE | Change of UseOffice - Business and Professional | — | Domus, Inc. | C | 19121 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2630 N HOWARD ST | Make Safe Permit For RPMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO RESOLVE CASE VIOLATION #CF-2026-109842 TO REPAIR FRACTURED AND PARTIALLY COLLAPSED REAR WALLS AS PER THE ENGINEER'S REPORT AND APPROVED ENGINEER PLANS. A SEPARATE PERMIT IS REQUIRED FOR ANY ADDITIONAL ALTERATIONS THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED ON CASE #CF-2026-109842. “IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801, A PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE | — | PEDRO PALMER CONSTRUCTION INC | 19133 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 32 W POMONA ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" lead water line | — | Christopher kyle Scott peters | 19144 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 6423-25 RISING SUN AVE | Commercial Make Safe PermitMAKE SAFE PERMIT TO COMPLY WITH UNSAFE VIOLATION CF-2026-121383 FOR REPAIRS TO FIRST-FLOOR FLOOR STRUCTURE PER APPROVED PLANS, ENGINEER'S REPORT AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH CODE BULLETIN PM-1801. LICENSED PA PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER IS REQUIRED TO MONITOR REPAIRS MADE UNDER THIS PERMIT. THE ENGINEER MUST SUBMIT A SEALED STATEMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT CONFIRMING THAT THE STRUCTURE IS IN SOUND CONDITION AT COMPLETION. | 1 | Jose Tirado | C | 19111 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2301-11 WALNUT ST | New construction, addition, GFA changeFOR THE COMPLETE DEMOLITION OF ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES ON THE LOT. FOR THE ERECTION OF A SEVEN (7)-STORY MIXED-USE STRUCTURE WITH A BELOW-GRADE PARKING GARAGE; THREE (3) ROOF ACCESS STRUCTURES (PILOT HOUSES); AND GREEN ROOF AREAS ABOVE THE PARKING GARAGE, AT THE SECOND-FLOOR ROOF, AND AT THE UPPER ROOF. REMAINING UPPER ROOF AREAS TO BE USED FOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ONLY. NO ROOF DECK PROPOSED. FOR USE AS MULTI-FAMILY HOUSEHOLD LIVING WITH ONE HUNDRED EIGHTEEN (118) DWELLING UNITS AND ONE (1) V | — | DILWORTH PAXSON KALISH & KAUFFMAN | C | 19103 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 814 S 48TH ST | EZ Roof Covering ReplacementFor minor construction work at the subject property in accordance with all applicable provisions of the Philadelphia Code, all references codes and standards, and the attached EZ Standard, where included. Deviation from this standard shall result in permit revocation. A separate permit from the Philadelphia Department of Streets is required for any sidewalk and street closures. All means of pedestrian protection required at the site in accordance with the Philadelphia Building Code Chapter 33 sh | — | — | 19143 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 2764 CORAL ST | AlterationsApproved plumbing repair work per EZ Permit Standard for Plumbing Replace 3/4" domestic water service | — | David R Smith | 19134 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 1339 N FRONT ST | Addition and/or AlterationFOR LEVEL II INTERIOR ALTERATIONS WITH A PARTIAL CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATION TO GROUP A-2 SIT-DOWN RESTAURANT IN SPACE "A". BUILDING TO BE FULLY SPRINKLERED PER NFPA 13. ALL WORK TO BE DONE PER APPROVED PLANS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH 2018 IEBC. SEPARATE PERMITS REQUIRED FOR MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND FIRE SUPPRESSION WORK. | 1 | PERONI MANAGEMENT INC | C | 19122 |
| Issued Oct 7, 2026 | 3521-35 MARKET ST | Signs (Accessory / Non-Accessory)For the addition of three building identification signs, to be placed on the North, East, and West facing facades. Size and location per plan. | — | Pennoni Associates, Inc. | C | 19104 |